Foundation Learning
Foundation Learning (FL) provides flexible learning programmes for young people and adults at entry level and level 1. It replaces the Entry to Employment (E2E) programme.
Foundation Learning combines subject or vocational learning with functional skills and personal and social development. This provides learners with choice and the opportunity to specialise – and a clear path towards level 2 qualifications or other goals.
Foundation Learning will be nationally available from September 2010.
Foundation Learning Funding Guidance
The YPLA has been working with representatives of the Local Government Association and provider associations on how provision for learners working primarily at entry and level one will be funded from August 2010. The results of this work have now been published in a Guide to Funding Foundation Learning. This includes details of new flexibilities. An FAQ document is also available.
Foundation Learning Toolkit
The pace of development for Foundation Learning means that new resources and information is published regularly. To ensure that you and colleagues within your organisation and wider partnerships remain up-to-date, please check the main websites on a regular basis.
It is also worth signing up for any email bulletins from the various sites so that you will receive alerts direct to your own email address.
YPLA e-bulletins
The Young Peoples’ Learning Agency (YPLA) e-bulletins are a useful way to keep up-to-date with the changes within the 14-19 agenda. Thee bulletins published to date are in the Resources section of this site.
You are advised to sign up to receive the e-bulletins directly via the YPLA website. See also Useful Links
The main sites to check are:
The LSIS Excellence Gateway Foundation Learning support page
This is a national website and is intended to be a ‘one stop shop’ for Foundation Learning support. It contains news, the Foundation Learning champions’ training programme offer, continuing professional development resources, Foundation Learning action research projects, a discussion forum, events and support activities, key policy documents, guidance materials on delivery and case studies, as well as links to relevant information on other sites, such as, the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) website.
It is also worth checking the DfE website.
Keep up to date: Check the main websites regularly for information, resources and support offers.
